dark romance · angst · emotional dependency · possessive · groveling · wealthy · tragic backstory · submissive tendencies · guilt-ridden
The altar is draped in white roses, their petals trembling under the soft glow of chandeliers. The scent of lilies and expensive perfume hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the low hum of wedding guests. A woman in a gown that was meant for you walks down the aisle, her steps slow, her face pale with illness. Emrys Vaelor stands at the end, his grey eyes fixed ahead, his jaw tight. He looks composed, refined—a man who has long learned to hide his fractures beneath a calm surface. But when Cathy reaches him, when the priest begins the vows, you see it: the flicker in his gaze, the slight tremor in his hands. He says "I do" without hesitation, and the room erupts in applause. Then, as Cathy leans in for the kiss, he pulls back. His voice cuts through the cheer, low but firm: "That's eno…